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YP55 RMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape 185/55x15

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,761 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn down to 2mm 185/55/15

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,120 miles

both rear shock absorber top mountains starting to unbond

front brake pads getting low

near side rear tyre cracking from age 185/55/15

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,598 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,546 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 50,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,654 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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YP55 RMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP55 RMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP55 RMU?

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What year was YP55 RMU registered?

YP55 RMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YP55 RMU safe to buy?

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